Forum: John Sheaffer Q&A

Well John, I'm nearly 4 months into my Starting Strength training, and I am now an advanced novice. I'm squatting in the low 300's, dead lifting in...

I was wondering when you would implement some barbell complexes (in conjunction with prowler death pushes) In my schedule? I work a 1 on, 2 off...

Ok, just wanted to first thank John for all the info I got from our consult a couple weeks ago. Following the diet he laid out I've seen a big...

JP, I just got done reading this article (link removed) and am extremely curious to see what you thought about it. I am not schooled in the...

Hey John, How would you go about your training if all you had access to was a barbell, and a decent amount of weight?

John: I was going to post this Q to Rip, but decided to come to you first, since the more I thought about it, the more likely it seemed to be a...

JP, I have a right calf that is about an inch smaller than it's counterpart. Can you recommend something to help fix this issue and catch the...

Dear John- I have addison's disease so I take cortisol horomones. They block calcium absorbtion. When I drink one half to a whole gallon of raw...

I am a competitive powerlifter and strongman, but have always had trouble maintaining high levels of muscle mass along with losing bodyfat. I have...

Hey John, While I'm waiting on you to get back to my for a consult, I thought I'd run this by you, as it (maybe?) of more general interest than...

I am in the army but have started SS some time ago and have gained 35lbs or so, so i wont make weight and possibly tape, purchased a neck harness,...

Coach Sheaffer, I am trying to get in shape to join the military. The recruiter told me I have to meet their height/weight chart defined...

John, In a few weeks I plan on doing SS three days per week. I will be able to get away from the regular military PT, but I want to add 4 rounds...

What are your thoughts on the Gemma Pea Protein (and any other types you'd care to comment on) from trueprotein.com? It looks to be a pretty good...

What's your take on getting tattoos while growing?

I've been mixing in some higher volume sessions lately, today for example was: squat 5*8 press 6*8 medium pullup 6*8 shrugs 5*5 I've noticed...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xsaMcw69D8 Assume that anything I post will not be work or family safe.

Three hours after all-you-can-eat crabs: 8oz Steak on the grill, Kielbasa and Sauteed Cabbage, and one large Cucumber with Catalina Dressing ...

I've read a few articles about nutrition saying your body can only use 20-80 grams of protein per meal while anything over that gets converted to...